Intro: Baker cyst is a collection of synovial fluid in the back of knee, most commonly due to meniscal degeneration or tear. Occurrences tend to increase with age.
Symptoms: Feeling of fullness and discomfort on back of the knee.
Treatment: Rest, physical therapy, and medication. Needle aspiration along with a steroid injection may help this condition. In refractory cases, surgical cyst removal and/or meniscectomy (removal of meniscus) is considered.tment and drainage in this case.
Compression Knee Sleeve
The compression knee sleeve may help support the tendons and bursae around the knee joint temporarily during activity use.